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The Alliance for Community Empowerment gathered at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Bridgeport for its 2026 Annual Meeting, a celebration rooted in purpose and centered on the people who…

With profound respect and deep sorrow, we remember Reverend Frederick Douglas Belcher, an extraordinary leader, spiritual guide, and devoted community servant, who peacefully passed on June 1, 2025, in Orlando,…

Alliance for Community Empowerment proudly welcomed U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) to its Bridgeport headquarters on Friday, July 11th to celebrate the award of a more than $12 million Federal…

Lamond Daniels opened the evening with heartfelt words: “Tonight is about celebration but also reflecting and looking ahead.” The event’s theme, Mission: Driven, served as more than a slogan it…

**A link to all Red Carpet photos is at the end of the article. Friday, February 14, 2025 – Monroe, CT – Alliance for Community Empowerment’s 5th Annual Love Our…

There was a full house for Alliance for Community Empowerment’s 60th anniversary celebration at the Bijou Theatre on Wednesday, May 22. College scholarships were handed out to recent high school…

March 28, 2024 – Alliance for Community Empowerment hosted the unveiling of a photo exhibition entitled “An Evolution of Empowerment” at its headquarters in Bridgeport. The exhibition featured never-before-seen photos…

**A link to all Red Carpet photos is at the end of the article. Wednesday, February 14, 2024 – Westport, CT – Alliance for Community Empowerment’s 4th Annual Love Our…

A desert isn’t only a place where water is hard to come by. In food deserts, there is often a lack of grocery stores and supermarkets, which can make it…

Thursday, April 13, 4:30 – 7:00 PMPond House Café, 1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford  New Haven, CT [April 5, 2023] – Connecticut Voices for Children (CT Voices) is scheduled to…

**A link to all Red Carpet photos is at the end of the article. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – Westport, CT – Alliance for Community Empowerment’s 3rd Annual Love Our Community…

Alliance is excited to partner with Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities® to offer their new program, Countdown to Kindergarten, that will further ready families for kindergarten by empowering parents and…

Starting on January 1st, 2023, and lasting until at least Jun 30, 2023, the rates for Connecticut household energy from Eversource will increase for residential customers by 50%. The rate will go…

STRATFORD – November 18, 2022 – After 47 years of dedication to educating our youth, Alliance for Community Empowerment is proud to name their newest Early Learning Site after Alterine…

BRIDGEPORT – A new state-funded program aimed at rebuilding Connecticut’s Early Learning sector and helping with the general economy was announced today at Alliance for Community Empowerment. Federal, state and…

On Wednesday, May 25th, 2022, Alliance for Community Empowerment held their Annual Meeting at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, their neighbor on Park Ave in Bridgeport. The event traditionally celebrates…

Alliance for Community Empowerment held their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, their neighbor on Park Ave in Bridgeport. Alliance Staff & Community…

It is finally getting warmer in Connecticut! That means, for most communities in our area, farmers markets are back for the season. Local Farmers Markets are where you can go…

Saturday, February 26th, 2022 – Bridgeport, CT – Bridgeport residents showed up Saturday morning for a Covid-19 At-Home Rapid Test distribution at East End Baptist Tabernacle Church. Volunteers set up tents…

**A link to all Red Carpet photos is at the end of the article. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 – Westport, CT – Alliance for Community Empowerment, a local Community Action Agency,…

Saturday, January 8th, 2022 – Bridgeport, CT – Alliance for Community Empowerment distributed Covid-19 rapid tests and masks to residents of Laurelwood Place and hand sanitizers to the Bridgeport area community. The event…

In an effort to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, Alliance for Community Empowerment, in partnership with the City of Bridgeport and Color A Positive Thought, will be distributing 12…

Alliance has partnered with Griffin Health to offer walk-in vaccination clinics to the community. Stop by for one of your first two doses or a booster shot on the following…

September 15th, 2021 – Bridgeport, CT – Alliance for Community Empowerment opened a new childcare center in Bridgeport today, a needed resource in the West End community. The Gary Crooks Early…

Bridgeport, CT – August 11, 2021 – Bridgeport East End revitalization got a boost today from a ribbon cutting for the new Alliance For Community Empowerment Neighborhood Office at 1376 Stratford…

Are you a mother or caregiver experiencing emotional struggles, constant worry, or feeling overwhelmed? Could you use a break in your day to focus on you? MOMS Partnership is here…

Early approval can mean receiving aid for the following services: • Fuel Refills (oil, propane, wood)• Furnace Repairs/Replacement• Monthly Payment Plan with utility companies The Alliance Energy Program provides help…

The UniteCT Mobile Bus will be at our next Farmers Market on July 30th at 1141 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT from 10AM to 2PM. Stop by to apply and also…

In an effort to bring our community members closer to the source of the food they eat, Alliance has hand-picked local farmers and invited them to vend on the last…

Families and Individuals Seeking Assistance Should Visit www.ct.gov/staywarm or Call 2-1-1 for Guidance (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is encouraging Connecticut residents who need help paying last winter’s home heating bills…